Train Rides

Exception to Short Train Ride Schedules

Short Train Rides are offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Saturday, November 5, 2022. On dates we run our longer excursions, Short Train Rides may be cancelled due to limited crew availability. To check on the status of the Short Train Ride schedule the day of your planned visit, please call 570-340-5204.

NOTE: all train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather, or crew availability.

 

Steamtown's NKP 514 crossing the road near Gouldsboro Station.

NPS Photo

2023 Train Schedule - Coming Soon!

Steamtown National Historic Site is currently working with station partners to develop the 2023 train schedule. We do not have a published schedule at this time. While scheduling may vary from season to season, we encourage visitors to explore the previous season's schedule (listed below) to aid in planning for upcoming visits to Steamtown NHS. During our regular operating season, rail experiences vary from short 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips through the Poconos.

Continuing in 2023:
All ticket sales will be credit card only and visitors will be able to purchase advance tickets online through recreation.gov for all excursions. Tickets for our Short Train Rides, the Scranton Limited and Caboose Experience, will not be available for advance purchase online and must be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit.

NOTICE:

• Train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather, or crew availability.

 

Short Train Rides

2022 Season:

• The Short Train Rides will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as staffing permits. Departure times are: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, and 2:30pm.
• Tickets are $6.00 for adults and kids over the age of 5; kids 5 and under are FREE. Tickets must be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk, the day of your visit.
• Seating availability is first come, first served; we recommend getting in line 15-20 minutes ahead of scheduled departure time. Tickets are valid all day and for ANY departure time on the date of purchase.

NOTICE:

• The NPS has updated its masking guidance based on the CDC’s new COVID-19 Community Levels tool, which helps communities decide what prevention steps to take. Masking requirements in NPS buildings and on train rides at Steamtown NHS are based on local conditions.
• Train rides are subject to cancellation due to mechanical issues, inclement weather, or crew availability.

Scranton Limited Yard Shuttle

A 3-mile round trip ride lasting approximately 30-minutes. The locomotive travels through the rail yards, crosses the Lackawanna River, passes the historic Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel and stops at the University of Scranton before returning to the Steamtown boarding area.

Caboose Experience

A short 15-20-minute ride in our historic caboose within the park boundaries. It gives visitors a chance to experience what life was like at the back of the train. This experience is included with the purchase of a Scranton Limited ticket. Please note: this additional experience is solely dependent upon staff and volunteer availability and may not be offered the day of your visit.

 

Excursions Beyond Steamtown NHS

Summer 2022 Schedule

Tickets available for purchase online

• Saturday, May 28th – Jessup: Saint Ubaldo Day “Running of the Saints” (La Corsa dei Ceri)
• Sunday, June 12th – Gouldsboro: Special Railfest Excursion
• Saturday, June 18th – Carbondale: Outdoor Train (BIKE)
• Saturday, June 18th – Archbald: Outdoor Train (HIKE)
• Saturday, June 25th – Delaware Water Gap: Founder's Day
• Saturday, July 16th – Tobyhanna: Ice House Tour
• Saturday, July 23rd – Archbald: Penn Division History
• Sunday, July 31st – Cresco: Antique Cars and Live Music
• Saturday, August 13th – East Stroudsburg: Lunch in the Park
• Sunday, August 28th – Cresco: Antique Cars and Live Music

Autumn 2022 Schedule

Tickets available for purchase online

• Saturday, September 24th – Carbondale: Autumn Marketplace
• Saturday, October 1st – East Stroudsburg: Pickle Me Poconos
• Saturday, October 8th – Gouldsboro: Pumpkin Patch
• Saturday, October 15th – Delaware Water Gap: Fall Foliage
• Saturday, October 22nd – Tobyhanna: Fall Foliage and Town Tour
• Saturday, October 29th – Gouldsboro: Ghoulsboro Halloween

 

It’s never too early to start your trip planning! Specific event information can be found by visiting the event calendar on the park website anytime. Station information and ticket pricing can be found on recreation.gov by searching “Steamtown National Historic Site.”